Snowy Mountains Hydro Majestic

Come and experience the spectacular Kosciuszko National Park while learning about the amazing Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme!

This relaxing and informative tour visits several significant Snowy Scheme sites while touring around Australia’s high alpine areas. You will see magnificent mountain vistas, learn about the Scheme from professionals, stay in unique and comfortable accommodation, and sample the best of the high country’s cuisine and wine. Come and let our guides look after you on this intimate, small group tour with a difference…

Would you like to visit the Sapphire Coast as well? We can easily extend this tour to include both spectacular regions of the south east. Give us a call.

Accommodation

All of our carefully selected accommodation is 3 ½ to 4 ½ star, double or twin share, with private ensuite bathroom. A single supplement is available if you would prefer a private room. All of our accommodation on tour has flat, level access, and walk-in showers. If you would like to have walk-in shower access while in Canberra, please ask the Pavilion on Northbourne about their apartments and one bedroom suites.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 – Canberra to Yarrangobilly

Early morning pick-up from your Canberra accommodation. Cruise through the Monaro plains and into the high country, with a morning tea stop at the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre in Cooma. Lunch is in Adaminaby, before a visit to the Snowy Scheme Museum. We then head into the national park to Yarrangobilly Caves in time for your Eco Tech tour. Local wine and nibbles, and your two course homemade dinner is provided at your accommodation in Caves House.

Day 2 – Yarrangobilly to Khancoban

After your guided tour of the spectacular Jillabenan Cave (fully accessible), we head to the Hydro Scheme town of Cabramurra (Australia’s highest town) for lunch. We then continue through the park to Khancoban, viewing magnificent scenery, and some of the Scheme’s infrastructure along the way. Another two course homemade dinner is provided at your accommodation, which happens to be where the Queen and the Duke stayed on their 1963 visit!

Day 3 – Khancoban to Jindabyne

After breakfast we head to Murray 1 Power Station for a very interesting and informative tour. We then continue through the national park along the scenic Alpine Way, to Australia’s highest distillery, for lunch and schnapps tasting. We arrive at your lakefront accommodation in Jindabyne in time for a stroll along the foreshore, before dinner at a nearby bistro.

Day 4 – Jindabyne to Canberra

This morning we head back into the park to visit Charlotte Pass, as well as the Snowy Scheme sites of Guthega, Munyang and Island Bend. After lunch in Jindabyne, we make our way back to Canberra for farewells, and drop-offs at your Canberra accommodation.

Book Your Tour Now

Sit back, relax, and discover new sights, new sounds and new places with like-minded travellers. Please read our Terms and Conditions and FAQs before making your booking. Fill in the form below, pay your deposit via bank transfer or PayPal, and we will send you an email confirmation of your booking.Alternatively, you can contact Janine or Jeff directly by phone – 0412 173 430, or email – info@ganggangtours.com.au to receive your booking form via email or post.